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Background
Overview
Understanding disinformation is crucial for analyzing contemporary international relations, national security challenges, and the evolving nature of conflict. It impacts foreign policy, internal security, and societal cohesion, making it a vital topic for governance and security studies.
Disinformation campaigns involve the deliberate spread of false or misleading information to manipulate public opinion, sow discord, or achieve political objectives. In international relations, state and non-state actors increasingly employ these tactics as a form of hybrid warfare to influence foreign policy, destabilize adversaries, or shape narratives without direct military confrontation.